Burlingame Municipal Code Ch. 3.08 City Clerk

Pursuant to Government Code Sections 36501 and 36508 through 36510, there is an office of city clerk in the city of Burlingame.

(Ord. 1884 § 1, (2013))

Pursuant to Government Code Section 34856, the city clerk shall be appointed by the city manager and shall hold office at the pleasure of the city manager.

(Ord. 1884 § 1, (2013))

The city clerk shall receive the same benefits as other members of the department head unrepresented group.

(Ord. 1884 § 1, (2013))

The city clerk shall be clerk of the council and keep an accurate record of all ordinances, resolutions and motions, shall have custody of the official seal and all official records committed to his or her care, shall make affidavits and administer oaths without charge in matters affecting the business of the city, shall conduct elections and shall perform the duties of a city clerk as provided by the general law of the state.

The city clerk shall also maintain regular, full-time office hours, provide documents to the public, provide administrative support for appointments to city boards and commissions, maintain city's document retention system, maintain city agreements, resolutions, bonds and real property documents, maintain and update city's municipal code, receive and open bids for city projects and contracts, publish notices and ordinances and such other related duties as may be assigned by the city manager.

(Ord. 1884 § 1, (2013))